The Analects of Confucius

Confucius (Kong Zi)

In the Far East, and for many centuries, the Confucian Analects (Lun Yu) have informed an enduring social order rooted in cultivation of the self through adherence to tradition. They continue to play a determinant role which could hardly be exaggerated. We present here a bilingual edition of the first two chapters, accompanied by an audio rendition and additional audio material.

The Master said, ‘If the scholar be not grave, he will not call forth any veneration, and his learning will not be solid. Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. Have no friends not equal to yourself. When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.’